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The bar by the pool is awesome. The bartender was exceptional. I regret that I cannot remember her name. She was great! Please be sure to get a drink made with Siesta Key Rum. Siesta Key Rum was tasty. The room was good. The pool was great. But the bartender was Fantastic!!

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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Ask mycohomes about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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hotel was convienent to everything. Clean, very nice and accomodating staff, restaurants, bars, shopping, beach all great. We used Johnny's shuttle one night which is a free shuttle you just tip the driver it was great. In walking distance to restaurants and shopping and the beach is just 5 minutes down the road by car. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed May 2014, traveled with friends

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Ask jetfit about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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My husband and I stayed at the Best Western Plus Siesta Key Gateway in March 2014. We went down with the main purpose of attending Spring Training games for the Orioles who's home field is in Sarasota. The hotel is in a great place and very accessible. We utilized the free beach ride one evening to go out to the bars and restaurants on Siesta Key beach. This is a great feature!

Our room was ok, they put us in a Handicap room. The lady at the front desk stated that they didn't have any other rooms available and that we must have reserved the room late. However, I'm assuming this was because we were a late check in (9-10pm), but it was a Wednesday night and I had noted it in my reservation that we would be checking in late. We are in our early 30's and definitely don't need the handicap room. It was hard for my husband too because he is 6'4 and everything was a bit lower. You would think that with the ratio of seniors that were staying there, they would've offered them the ground leve handicap accessible room. So, that was a slight disappointment, but we managed to make the best of it.

The bartender at the pool area was super nice. We went there to redeem our free drink at the pool bar one evening. They had two nice heaters to keep it warm on chilly nights.

The pool was heated so that was nice, but it was small and crowded the day that we went. The pool towels were smaller than the room towels. So, if you have a beach towel of your own, I recommend using it. But, Siesta Key Beach is one of the top beaches, so I would just recommed going there.

The free breakfast was hit or miss. It depended on the day and the time. A couple days there were big rushes before us that wiped out the food and they couldn't keep up. That wasn't their fault though. There is a Panera across the way if that happens to you.

They have free popcorn in the lobby that my husband enjoyed a couple days.

Overall, I would probably stay there again. It's in a good location and nice enough without hitting your pocket too much.

Stayed March 2014, traveled as a couple

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Ask Jacki79 about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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We were trying to visit friend in Sarasota and needed a reasonable place for a quick stop. Pool is great. Bed is great. Room is great. And, there is a laundry. Oh, a tiki bar by the pool. It's in an unexpected location but they have a free, yes, free shuttle to the beaches. And there are multiple restaurant choices in the same block -- no driving needed. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again. This was the best nights sleep on our little Gulf Coast adventure this year.

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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Ask Rid4ever about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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The mission for this getaway was to escape the day to day drudgery and chill out for a few days. We did just that for three nights. The hotel was so relaxing that we left Sieta Key Beach and hung out on the pool deck most of the day on Sunday.

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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Ask Edward S about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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We thought this hotel looked and sounded much better in the pictures on their website than it actually was. Our room felt very small. The beds were comfy though. The pool looked pretty and clean from afar, but swimming in it was a different story. The water didn't look clean, it needed more chlorine. It just felt dirty. Also slime and mildew all along the pool wall. The towels they supply at the pool area were very tiny. Free popcorn was nice for the kids, but very small bags. Also they advertise free cookies, but we never got to try them because they were always out. Ok now to the breakfast, basically all microwaved. Eggs were frozen and when they were cooked they tasted artificial and also very runny. Sausage wasn't good. Only the bagels, coffee and yogurt were worth eating. We were so upset that we left to go eat breakfast somewhere else. We went to Bentley's Boutique Hotel down the road for breakfast. Some friends of ours were staying there. We ate at Morgan's Restaurant for a great price! The breakfast was wonderful, hot and fresh! Also the pool at Bentley's is beautiful clean and sparkling, and the rooms are spacious and wonderful.We expected that same level of quality from Best Western but sadly it was lacking. For the amount of money we spent at Best Western for 1 night, we could've stayed at Bentley's for 2 nights!So definitely find somewhere else worth your money!

Stayed May 2014, traveled with family

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Ask dpcruz about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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Was looking for a good clean and inexpensive hotel for just one night in Siesta Key. We found this one. Room was clean and bed was real comfortable. Great Tiki bar. Real good food and Clayton was a good bartender. He went out of his way to make us feel good as customers. Also, not far away from a great beach. It's been a while since I've been to Siesta Key beach but it was a spectacular beach with great white sand and very clean. Plus it was a free hotel shuttle and you tipped what you wanted to.

Stayed May 2014, traveled as a couple

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Ask Gregory M about BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

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Welcome to the newly renovated Best Western Plus-Gateway Siesta Key located at the south bridge to the #1 beach in the US. This hotel is 1 mile from public beach access on Siesta Key and surrounded by restaurants, shopping and many points of interest. Your stay includes hot breakfast everyday and every guestroom includes microwave, fridge and 42" flat screen with HDTV channel lineup. We look forward to seeing you here in paradise....more less

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